Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Globe De Marie Oil Painting to the 19th Century.
The tradition of Globe de Mariée Display pieces began in France, in the 1800's. Newlyweds in France would record the beginning of their married life by creating a wedding dome, to preserve their wedding souvenirs as well as tell the story of their wedding and life together, or elected to record the occasion with Mary and Jesus wax figures protected within a glass dome.
Placed prominently in the formal dining room, as depicted in this painting the Globe de Marie typically held the Bride's Crown or wax floral bouquet.
Oil painting in superb condition and quality heavy frame (picture protected by glass). Signature to bottom right.
Dimensions (excluding frame):
Height = 58cm; Width = 47cm.
Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Globe De Marie Oil Painting to the 19th Century.
Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.
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